Private complaint u/s 156(3) CrPC without prior sanction under Section 19, PC Act not maintainable.

Prevention of  Corruption Act, 1988

 

 Private complaint u/s 156(3) CrPC without prior sanction under Section 19, PC Act not maintainable.

 In matter relating to PC Act, 1988 the Hon'ble Kerela High Court held that in the absence of a prior sanction under section 19 of the PC Act, the Magistrate/Court cannot order an investigation against a public servant by invoking power under section 156 (3) of Cr.P.C

 C.V. Balan & Ors. v. State of Kerala & Ors OP(CRL.) NO. 510 OF 2022, Hon'ble Kerela High Court